Marc interviews Missouri State Senator Adam Schnelting about his push to move school board elections to November, aiming for higher voter turnout and cost savings, while navigating opposition from pro-union interests. Schnelting also outlines his ambitious plan to create the “Show-Me Prosperity Fund,” a sovereign wealth fund designed to eventually eliminate all state-imposed taxes in Missouri by investing unclaimed property and leveraging compound growth, providing a long-term blueprint for taxpayer relief.

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Marc kicks off with a call for listeners to join his Switzerland trip before moving into the political pulse, highlighting population surges in Trump-won swing states and the left’s electoral challenges. Ryan Schmelz details the standing filibuster, the SAVE Act, and the latest on the government shutdown, while Marc shares his bucket-list plans to cover the State of the Union live from Washington, D.C. The hour wraps with odd and eye-catching stories, from McDonald’s caviar nuggets to frozen Florida iguanas and a Kid Rock Super Bowl halftime showdown.

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Marc and Kim bring Ryan Schmelz on to break down the latest on the government shutdown, the SAVE Act, and procedural challenges in the Senate. Discussion covers the standing filibuster, DHS funding disputes, ICE body camera requirements, and potential roadblocks from House Democrats. Ryan explains how partial funding impacts agencies like TSA and Coast Guard and the broader implications if the stalemate continues, providing a clear snapshot of the political maneuvering in DC.

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Marc opens the show with laughs over Punxsutawney Phil and the forecasted polar vortex before tearing into Hollywood hypocrisy and ICE critics. Kim’s “Whim” exposes a stunning $3.5 billion hospice scam in California, where fraudsters prey on seniors for profit. The hour ends with Marc torching Vogue’s breathless 25-page puff piece on Gavin Newsom — a “slick, silver-haired salesman” getting presidential polish from a fawning media class blind to California’s rot.

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In this “Kim on a Whim,” Kim exposes a massive hospice fraud scandal in Los Angeles County that dwarfs even the Somali daycare scam in Minnesota. With over 1,900 fake hospice providers—some operating out of strip malls and auto shops—scammers are tricking elderly Californians into signing away their Medicare in exchange for false promises of care. Marc and Kim blast the exploitation of seniors, the government’s blind eye, and the moral rot behind a $3.5 billion grift bleeding taxpayers dry.

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Marc kicks off with Groundhog’s Day and the impact of recent cold weather, then dives into Missouri energy rate hikes and how preemptive charges for data centers are affecting residents. He highlights a legal move by the Missouri attorney general to stop counting illegal immigrants in the census and the potential political ramifications for Democrats. Joe Steiger of the St. Louis Police Officers Association breaks down stalled police pay raises, staffing challenges, and recruitment efforts. Sports director Tom Ackerman analyzes college basketball results, SLU’s season prospects, coaching news, and NFL updates. The hour closes with a look at midterm election dynamics, Texas state Senate races, economic indicators affecting voter sentiment, and an upcoming Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria travel opportunity with Mark.

Hashtags: #GroundhogsDay #MissouriEnergy #PolicePay #CollegeBasketball #NFL #Midterms #Travel #MarkCoxMorningShow

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Tom Ackerman breaks down the latest in college basketball, highlighting Illinois’ big win over Nebraska, SLU’s strong season, and the challenges mid-major programs face with transfers, the NIL, and conference positioning. He shares insights on coaching vacancies, media scrutiny, and how programs like Indiana leverage alumni and resources. Ackerman also previews the Super Bowl, backing the Seahawks over the Patriots, and touches on NFL coaching news, offering a full spectrum of sports analysis with his trademark mix of insight and humor.

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Joe Steiger, head of the St. Louis Police Officers Association, discusses the recent 7% pay raise approved for SLMPD and the city’s pause on enacting it. He explains how the raise, funded within the existing police budget, moves officers from near the bottom to the middle in regional salary rankings, aiding recruitment and retention. Steiger addresses misconceptions about city-wide budget impacts, staffing shortages, and streamlined hiring processes under the Board of Police Commissioners, emphasizing the importance of competitive pay to maintain an effective police force. Upcoming: Tom Ackerman on college basketball and the Super Bowl.

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Marc and Kim kick off Hour 3 with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway discussing her landmark lawsuit to exclude illegal immigrants from the census, explaining its impact on congressional representation and federal funding. Minnesota State Senator Michael Holmstrom joins to detail the state’s political landscape, sanctuary city policies, and alleged election fraud cover-ups. The hour concludes with Dan Buck highlighting selective outrage in schools and liberal protests, followed by Kim unpacking the latest Epstein file releases implicating high-profile figures and ongoing questions of accountability.

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Marc and Kim welcome Dan Buck for his weekly “The Buck Stops Here” segment, taking aim at student walkouts and the liberal indoctrination fueling them. Buck calls out schools encouraging anti-ICE protests despite failing academic standards, citing examples from Georgia and the nationwide spread of activism over education. He highlights commentator Callie Fontanelli’s viral critique of selective moral outrage among progressive women and her push for faith-based homeschooling alternatives through ThinkExodus.org. The discussion exposes the media’s double standards, political hypocrisy, and moral blindness around illegal immigration and education.

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